PokerStars is heading back out on the road in December for its first trip to Prague since 2019. PokerStars is heading back to the Czech Republic for the first time since 2019 with its ever-popular EPT Prague. (Image: PokerStars) The Czech capital has been a popular stop on the European Poker Tour (EPT) since 2007. However, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing PokerStars to park its tournament bandwagon for more than 18 months, last year’s event played out online .
This year, however, vaccinations, plus the natural waning of the virus, have made live poker tournaments possible. That means EPT Prague will run from Dec. 8 to 19, assuming there aren’t any last-minute restrictions introduced. Cards to fly in December
PokerStars is finalizing the schedule, but players can expect 12 days of tournaments and cash games at the Hilton Hotel Prague. In addition to direct buy-ins, there will be online satellites starting at just €1.10 ($1.25).
There will be five prize packages worth €7,200 ($8,300) up for grabs on PokerStars’ international network. Winners will receive a free seat in the EPT Prague Main Event along with an eight-night hotel stay, and money for travel expenses. PokerStars will also be offering a variety of satellites and prizes packages for players on its Spanish and French networks.
Although the full roster of events is yet to be published, three tournaments have been confirmed. Dec. 9 -13: €1,100 EPT National
Dec. 13-19: €5,300 EPT Main Event
Dec. 17-19: €10,300 EPT High Roller
PokerStars’ managing director, Severin Rasset, made clear at the event’s announcement that there will be COVID-19 safety precautions in place throughout the festival. “It’s been such a long time coming and we’ve been working tirelessly and monitoring the situation carefully so that no stone is unturned for a safe return to live events,” Rasset said. EPT Prague COVID-19 rules
In addition to PokerStars’ own safety requirements, traveling players will have to follow the Czech Republic’s national COVID-19 guidelines : Visitors from all countries, including those on the Czech Republic’s green list, must complete a track and trace form on arrival; click here to […]
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